Wharton/Penn Resources and Policies
WHARTON COMPUTING AND POLICIESWharton Computing provides technology consulting and support for the faculty, students, and staff of the Wharton School. The use of the computing systems, software, and networks of the Wharton School involves certain risks and obligates users to certain responsibilities. For more detailed information, see the Wharton Computing System Accounts and Policies document available from SPIKE's Computing Tab.
Computing Policies
The Wharton School's computer systems and networks are the private property of the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania. Access to these systems is a privilege granted by the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania, and may be revoked without prior notice. Any violation of Wharton policy or the University of Pennsylvania's Policy on Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources will result in the revocation of this privilege and may be referred to the University's Office of Student Conduct.
Commercial Use
Student computing systems, software, and services of the Wharton School are for instructional and research applications in conjunction with Wharton coursework. Commercial use of these systems, software, and services is forbidden.
Wharton System Accounts
Access to Wharton's lab and group workstations, online services, and central server systems requires a Wharton Account. Accounts for incoming students are provided for matriculated students in the spring. In order to create a Wharton Account, students must first set up a separate University PennKey ID account. This PennKey is required to access certain University systems. Matriculating students will receive information from the University about registering for their PennKey ID.
Account Security
Account owners are responsible for all the activity on their account. No one other than the account owner should be allowed access to an account. Account holders are required to keep their passwords and account information secret and take reasonable precautions against unauthorized access.
Students are required to respect the privacy and integrity of other users, systems, and data. Users are explicitly forbidden to:
• Access, read, or copy other people's files unless they have been given explicit permission from the owner to do so.
• Share passwords or otherwise give access to their account to another person.
• Transmit messages, electronic mail, or other information anonymously or identified as being from another user.
• Use their access to restricted or personal information (such as online directories) for purposes not directly related to their Wharton education, including the mass distribution of unsolicited email.
Information on networked systems should not be considered private or secure. Complete privacy of computer files or email cannot be guaranteed and Wharton Computing staff may view users' files under certain circumstances, including but not limited to the appearance of abuse or questionable behavior. Complete information on account security is presented in the Acceptable Use Policy, available from the Computing tab in SPIKE.
System Quotas and Usage Restrictions
Most Wharton Computing services have fixed limits on the amount of storage allotted to an account. For more information, refer to Wharton's computing documentation or contact Wharton Computing Student Support. Wharton systems forbid activities that use system resources inefficiently or place system resources at risk, including the mass distribution of electronic mail messages without prior approval.
Student Support
To help students make the best use of Wharton's computing services, Wharton Computing provides consulting, documentation, and computer purchase advice. The Wharton Computing Student Support staff is available for walk-in service in F35 JMHH, by phone at 215.898.8600 during regular office hours, or online by selecting the Computing tab in SPIKE.
PUBLIC TECHNOLOGY: CLASSROOMS, COMPUTER LABS, AND A/V SERVICES
Audio-Visual services are provided by Wharton's Public Technology Group, a department within Wharton Computing. Services include technical support in the classroom and portable equipment loans for academic and special events.
Reservations
To request equipment or technology services, send an email to class-tech@wharton.upenn.edu or request the form from the Special Events Manager when you reserve a classroom. Please make your technology reservation at least 48 hours in advance. There is often a high demand for equipment and services; it is not always possible to accommodate last-minute requests. For rates and additional information on technology services, please follow the link to the Public Technology website from the "Helpful Links" section on SPIKE.
Wharton Computing Labs
Wharton Computing manages four computing labs, 57 Group Study Rooms, and almost 500 computers in Huntsman Hall that are available 24/7 whenever the building is open.
Computers, printers, and group study rooms for student use are located on the first four floors of Jon M. Huntsman Hall. All Wharton MBA students are given a printing account and initial printing balance of $40.00. An additional $10.00 is given each semester. These amounts are subject to change. Once this credit has been depleted, students’ PennCash accounts will be automatically charged.
When using Wharton lab or classroom computers, make sure to log out when you are done. Be sure to save your work frequently to a removable storage device or the D: (public) drive. Since files saved to the D: drive are accessible to other users, delete your work after you have finished.
If you have any problems with a computer or printer, contact Wharton Computing Student Support by emailing support@wharton.upenn.edu. Additional information is available on the Computing tab on SPIKE at http://spike.wharton.upenn.edu and on the Public Technology website at http://publictechnology.wharton.upenn.edu.
REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES
The Reprographics unit of Finance and Administration provides printing, duplicating, binding, and stationery for Wharton student groups, faculty, and staff. Reprographics’ department provides color and black/white copying to the Wharton community. Our production facilities can help students produce a wide range of publications including newsletters, brochures, invitations, and posters. Reprographics also duplicates and distributes Wharton’s “CoursePacks”, customized course readings selected by Wharton faculty to supplement the material in text books. To order Wharton coursepacks and student academic cards, visit Reprographics. Students who prefer to order their course materials online, please select the "E-Pack" link on our website. Also, students may make their copying request via our "E-Print" site, which is also located on our website. For more information please visit our website: http://reprographics.wharton.upenn.edu.
Reprographics is located at 400 SH-DH; our satellite sales office is located in Jon M. Huntsman Hall, ground floor, G82.
Reprographics services include:
Printing, Duplicating, and Document Finishing
Self-Service Photocopiers
FAX Services
CoursePacks
Stationery Layout
Color Copying
Add funds to Laser Printing Account
Wharton Binders/Folders
Scan to PDF
WHARTON OPERATIONS
CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER
F30 Jon M. Huntsman Hall
215.898.2575 phone
215.573.8532 fax
http://operations.wharton.upenn.edu/
• Wharton Building Policy and Procedures
• Hours of Operation and Access Policies by Building
• Building Services
• Event and Room Scheduling
• Forms
• Contact Information
Hours of Operation (Wharton Complex only)*
See the Operations website for the hours of operation for
each of the Wharton Complex buildings:
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• Jon M. Huntsman Hall (JMHH)
• Steinberg Hall - Dietrich Hall (SH-DH)
• Vance Hall (VH)
• Colonial Penn Center (CPC)
• Lauder-Fischer Hall (L-FH)
*A valid Penn ID is required to enter any open Wharton buildings Monday – Friday between 7pm - 7am and 24 hours on weekends. Holiday hours to be announced.
Emergency Closing
When the University closes due to emergencies such as severe weather conditions, the University will communicate closing information via its special information number: 215.898.MELT (6358). Wharton Operations will notify all classes and special events that are in progress and will post signs on the buildings. The emergency information line will be used for emergencies only. Otherwise there will be a prerecorded message that plays throughout the year.
Lockers
Lockers are available for student use. Lockers for MBA students are located in Jon M. Huntsman Hall on the second and third floors. During Pre-Term, the MBA Program Office circulates information via email, announcing procedures for assigning the lockers to first-year students; lockers for second-year students will be distributed in early September.
Information Desk
Wharton’s Information/Security desk, inside the Locust Walk Lobby of Jon M. Huntsman Hall, provides directions and general information on school facilities.
Lost and Found
The Wharton Complex lost and found station is located at the main security desk located inside the Locust Walk lobby of Jon M. Huntsman Hall. Articles found in the Wharton complex will be brought to the desk. Articles found elsewhere on the Penn campus are taken to the main desk in Houston Hall.
MBA Pub
The MBA Pub is located in a wing of the Steinberg Conference Center adjacent to Vance Hall. It is available for Wharton MBA club or cohort events and can be reserved from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is not available on Thursdays. For reservations, contact the MBA Program Office, 300 Jon M. Huntsman Hall, or via email at mbaprogram@wharton.upenn.edu.
Student Mailfolders
Every MBA student has a mailfolder. These are located on the second and third level of Jon M. Huntsman Hall. You should check your mail folder frequently - preferably every day. Administrative announcements, registration materials, and placement information will be found there, as well as announcements of club events and speaker programs. Wharton students make extensive use of their mailfolders to communicate with one another. The mailfolders are for intramural use only. U.S. mail should be sent to your residence, not the Wharton School.
Telephone and Video Conferencing
The MBA Program Office maintains a private space, JMHH G32, with a phone for those times when students need to interview with a potential employer or a team needs to have a conference call. The room is available by reservation only. For outgoing calls, a phone card (prepaid or credit) will be required. For incoming calls, the phone extension is 215.573.2479.
To reserve the space, e-mail mbaprogram@wharton.upenn.edu with the date and time needed. Reservations are taken for weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
The Wharton MBA Career Management Office has the ability to facilitate video-conference interviewing via ISDN and IP connections. MBA Career Management has one space with video-conferencing capability that is reserved by students and employers on a first-come, first-served basis. During peak recruiting periods the availability of the video conference facility is limited. Please contact the MBA Career Management office at 215.898.4383 to inquire about reserving equipment.
LIBRARIES
The Wharton School Lippincott Library
West Wing
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
215.898.5924
The Lippincott Library of the Wharton School is a business research library servingWharton and the University of Pennsylvania community. Located in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, Lippincott features: state-of-the-art electronic resources for both on-site and remote use – over 100 business databases, with access to data, journals, news sources, analyst reports, and more; reference and research consultation services, and specialized research training sessions.
Lippincott Library is an invaluable resource for those preparing research projects, class presentations and job searches.
The Facility
Lippincott Library is housed on the second and third floors of the west wing of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. The Safra Business Research Center, located on the second floor, provides a beautifully-designed environment for general study and using the Library’s electronic resources. For a complete listing of library hours and a map to the library, visit the library website.
Lippincott Directory
Reference 215.898.5924
Reserves 215.898.5926
Periodicals 215.898.2812
Microforms 215.898.5926
e-mail: lippinco@wharton.upenn.edu
IM: LippincottLib
Libraries at Penn
Founded by Benjamin Franklin and his circle, the University of Pennsylvania Library was established in 1750. Today, the library consists of fourteen centrally administered libraries and the Biddle Law Library. Each is designed to serve the knowledge and information needs of Penn’s twelve schools and academic resource centers. The nature of these libraries ranges from the research institute model in the sciences and engineering, to the business orientation of Wharton’s Lippincott Library, to the humanistic research library atmosphere of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT
3718 Locust Walk
50 McNeil Building
215.898.4383 phone
215.898.4449 fax
http://mbacareers.wharton.upenn.edu/
The MBA Career Management mission is to “Empower MBA students and alumni to achieve their short and long term career goals by developing their lifelong career management skills, cultivating employer relationships, and providing access to the highest caliber resources and job opportunities.”
During the course of the MBA program, the MBA Career Management Office educates and advises students on how to manage their on- and off-campus job search process, as well as develops their long term career management skills. The office has strong relationships with a large and diverse recruiting base and leverages the connections of our alumni, faculty and research centers to help students and alumni take advantage of job opportunities at all levels.
The MBA Career Management team partners with students and employers to assure an effective and efficient recruiting process and environment. The team has dozens of years of combined career management and industry experience. This accomplished group represents a broad range of academic and professional backgrounds, as well as extensive knowledge of the global market.
Here's a quick look into some of the office resources and services:-
• Individual Career Advising – Provide direct support on all aspects of an individual’s career plans and objectives through one-on-one meetings.
• Employer Recruiting Events – Through Employer Information Sessions, Employer Networking Nights and Networking Expos, we enable students to interact and connect with a large number of companies across a broad range of industries.
• Career Development Workshops/Programming – Deliver a wide variety of specialized programs designed to improve job search skills including resume writing, networking, and interviewing.
• On-Campus Recruiting and Off-Campus Job Postings – Provide multiple channels, including the MBA Job Board and the online recruiting system, to quickly and easily offer access to a large number of job opportunities.
• Comprehensive Student Website – Offers easy access to databases and educational information designed to provide critical information for the job search process across different companies, functions and geographies.
Recognizing that careermanagement is a lifelong process, MBA Career Management serves both the current student body and the alumni population. Wharton alumni are provided access to resources and information which help them successfully navigate job transitions, networking and professional development over their entire careers.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND RESOURCES
It is critical to remember that students of the Wharton School are part of the larger University of Pennsylvania community. As a community of scholars, the University depends upon mutual trust among its members, their fundamental respect for the rights, dignity, and the worth of others, their support for basic principles of free and open expression, and their abiding commitment to the highest levels of quality and integrity of academic work. These University expectations are embodied in the Non-Discrimination Statement, the Statement on General Conduct, the Racial and Sexual Harassment Policies, the Guidelines on Open Expression, and the Code of Academic Integrity. In addition to these documents, the University has issued other policies, guidelines, and procedures to make explicit the expectations of the students, faculty, administrators, teaching assistants, advisors, coaches, and support staff in dealing with one another. These documents are available through the University websites.
These published statements outline basic expectations for behavior on campus and thus pertain to students of the Wharton School. Additional regulations, requirements and procedures of the Wharton School are spelled out in this publication as well as in periodic academic bulletins.
Refer to the University Policies and Procedures publication for information on the following:
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
Affirmative Action Policy Statement
Sexual Harassment Policy
General Conduct
Charter of the University Student Disciplinary System
Code of Academic Integrity
Confidentiality
Student Records
Student Directory Information
Parent Notification
Financial Policies
Guidelines on Open Expression
General Policy Statements and Guidelines
Alcohol and Drug Policy
Drug-Free Workplace
Emergency Closing
Fund-Raising Events within University Buildings
Fund-Raising Policies Guidelines for Student Groups
Policy on Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources
Policy on Secular and Religious Holidays
Rules Governing Final Examinations
Use of Facilities
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to: Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or by phone at 215.898.6993 (Voice) or 215.898.7803 (TDD).
RESOURCES
Office of the Vice Provost for University Life
The Division of the Vice Provost for University Life (VPUL) is the foremost provider of student support services to the Penn community. VPUL’s mission supports the three tenets of the Penn Compact: increased access; integrative knowledge; and local and global engagement through the following core services: access, achievement and equity programs; campus resource centers; civic engagement initiatives; facility and administrative services; health and wellness programs; and student activities and VPUL facility and administrative services that reach all 23,000 Penn undergraduate, graduate, and professional students as well as thousands of faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. The Office of the Vice Provost for University Life is located at 3611 Locust Walk. The telephone number is 215.898.6081, the fax is 215.898.0843, and the website is http://www.vpul.upenn.edu.
Office of Affirmative Action
The mission of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs is to provide central leadership and support for the University’s efforts to achieve an educational and work environment that is diverse in race, ethnicity, interests, abilities and perspectives. The office will ensure the implementation of equal opportunity, affirmative action, and nondiscrimination policies through education, training and active partnership with others from the campus and the broader Philadelphia communities. The Office is at 228 Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106. The telephone numbers are 215.898.6993 (voice) and 215.898.7803 (TDD). The website is http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action.
Student Grievance Procedures
Federal law requires the University to designate an employee to coordinate its compliance, including the investigation of complaints with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, the University is required to have procedures for the resolution of student and employee grievances alleging violations of these laws.
Any student in the University who feels that he or she has been discriminated against by an individual or office acting for the University or that the University is not complying with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, or the Rehabilitation Act, has a right to register a complaint and seek redress of his or her grievance. The student may take his/her complaint to the Office of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Programs. The University outlines procedures for submitting grievances. See the Complaint Resolution website.
Academic Grievances
Schools and academic departments within the University have established procedures for the resolution of student grievances concerning academic matters. Students should contact the Dean's Office of the particular school for a copy of the appropriate procedures and for guidance regarding the grievance process. A student who wishes to register a grievance regarding the evaluation of his/her academic work should follow the academic grievance procedure applicable in the school or department in which the academic work was performed.
Administrative and Employment Grievances
Students with administrative grievances should contact the Office of the Vice Provost for University Life, 3611 Locust Walk, 215.898.6081. Students with a grievance related to employment should consult the Deputy Provost or the Office of Human Resources, 3401 Walnut Street, 215.898.6093.
Office of the Ombudsman
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators may consult the University Ombudsman with a variety of problems ranging from academic disputes and problems of campus life to those that are interpersonal and work-related. All discussions with the Ombudsman are strictly confidential. Anyone wishing to use the service should go directly to the office, 113 Duhring Wing. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 215.898.8261.
Housing
The University of Pennsylvania provides both off-campus and
on-campus housing facilities. On-campus graduate housing at
Sansom Place is within walking distance of the School and
rooms are fully furnished. Although space is limited, interested
students should contact Housing and Conference Services at
215.898.3547. The office is located at 3702 Spruce Street.
The website is http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/housing/.
Another option is to consider taking a resident staff position in
a College House: http://www.collegehouses.upenn.edu or in
Sansom Place: http://gpsp.business-services.upenn.edu. This
opportunity provides living accommodations in the on campus
residences as well as additional benefits. Those interested in
such positions should follow the links above respectively.
Most graduate students seek off campus living arrangements.
The Office of Off-Campus Services maintains a website
that provides information about living in Philadelphia, apartment
listings, step-by-step information about renting (particularly
useful for international students who have not previously
lived in the U.S.) and legal assistance where needed. The Office
of Off-Campus Services is also located at 3702 Spruce Street.
The telephone number is 215.898.8500. The website is
http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/offcampusliving/index.php.
Penn Women's Center
The Penn Women's Center mission is to understand and address the continuing and evolving needs of women on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania (primarily its students, but also faculty and staff). The PWC strives to be a welcoming, comfortable, exciting place to foster community, expand awareness, and enhance the educational experience for the women of Penn.
The Penn Women’s Center - located at the heart of campus and open most days and evenings - offers the perfect space for women to congregate, study, relax or team up for civic engagement projects both large and small. They also provide opportunities for networking and mentoring between students and their peers, students and faculty, students and alumnae, and students with local and national women's organizations.
The Women's Center is a resource/educational facility, presenting and sponsoring programs on career issues, stress management, parenting, sexual violence prevention, and wellness alongside programs that highlight women writers, activists, and artists. On a larger scale, they also focus on economic, political and global matters. PWC staff play an advocacy and support role regarding issues of safety and equity for women and we are a resource to turn to for a host of concerns including health and child care, workplace discrimination, domestic and sexual violence and mental health concerns. Services include crisis intervention, institutional advocacy re: policy creation and implementation, outreach, and appropriate on- and off-campus referrals.
Graduate Student Center
The Graduate Student Center empowers graduate and professional students to create and participate in a graduate community at Penn. The Center provides intellectual, social, and professional development programs and services to bring together the wide range of graduate and professional students at Penn for cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural exchanges. The Center is a centrally-located home for graduate and professional students that includes a lounge, computer lab, and meeting and event space. Conveniently located at 3615 Locust Walk, the telephone number is 215.746.6868, the email is center@gsc.upenn.edu, and the website is http://www.gsc.upenn.edu.
The Office of Health Education
The Office of Health Education (OHE) provides harm reduction and public health promotion services to the campus which include data collection and analysis, educational workshops, health awareness events and campaigns, academic courses, trainings and consultations. In addition, we provide training and consultation to the SAC-funded peer health groups Active Minds, FLASH, GUIDE, 1 in 4, RAP-Line, TAP, and the Mental Health Coalition.
OHE also provides on-site massage therapy and confidential HIV testing. In addition, the office houses a health resource collection of brochures, books, videos, demonstration kits, and training manuals available to the Penn community, along with free condoms and safer sex supplies. The Office of Health Education is located at 3611 Locust Walk/3rd Fl. The telephone number is 215.573.3525. See the OHE website for a complete list of resources available at Penn.
Athletic Facilities
The University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Recreation offers the opportunity for the Penn Community to participate in intramural sports, open recreation, adult recreation classes, sport clubs, fitness programs, and special interest programs. The facilities website reviews athletic services offered at Penn.
The Pottruck Center (across the street from Jon M. Huntsman Hall) is one of the main venues at the University. It offers a range of facilities including fitness equipment, pools, and climbing walls. Hours are convenient for students. For more information about registration, schedules and fees, call 215.898.6100.
Office of International Programs
Upholding the University of Pennsylvania’s commitment to shape the next generation of global leaders is core to the mission of the Office of International Programs (OIP). OIP provides guidance to all Penn’s Schools and departments on international programs and research initiatives, including pre-departure advice and guidance on international risk management. OIP runs a summer international internship program, open to undergraduates and early tenure graduate students. OIP includes two divisions, International Students and Scholars Services and Penn Abroad. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) oversees services for the University’s international students, faculty and professional staff, including expert advice on US visa processing and immigration. Penn Abroad administers study abroad programs for the four undergraduate colleges. OIP’s general number is 215.746.4476; ISSS is 215.898.4661; and Penn Abroad is 215.898.9073. OIP is located at 3701 Chestnut Street, Suite 1W, and online at http://www.upenn.edu/oip.
Learning Resources at Penn
The Weingarten Learning Resources Center houses two central University of Pennsylvania resources to support student learning.
The University of Pennsylvania provides resources to students who find that they require academic assistance. The Office of Learning Resources provides professional services and programs to assess the strengths and concerns of individual students and support student learning through instruction in academic reading, writing, study strategies, and time management. The Center is located at 3702 Spruce Street, Suite 300 (Stouffer Commons). The telephone number is 215.573.9235 and the website is http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/lrc/lr.
The Office of Student Disabilities Services (SDS), housed within the Weingarten Learning Resources Center, helps to facilitate equal access for students with disabilities at Penn. It provides comprehensive, professional services and programs so students with disabilities have the same exceptional opportunities that are available to all Penn students. Students with disabilities should contact the SDS as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodations. The telephone number is 215.898.9235 and the website is http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/lrc/sds/.
Student Health Services
The Student Health Service is located at 3535 Market St., Suite 100. Hours are available on the SHS website. If you need to see a general practitioner or a clinician in Women’s Health call 215.746.3535. In most instances, you will be able to schedule an appointment for the same day. If you have an urgent problem and need special arrangements for care, a nurse will help to arrange for an appointment. You may also come directly to the Student Health Service to make an appointment. You will be offered same-day appointments, if available. Students with illnesses requiring urgent or emergency treatment may obtain care at the Emergency Room of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). Students needing emergency care outside of normal business hours should call the Student Health Attending Physician on call at 215.746.3535 and connect to the hospital operator. If approved by the physician, go to the Emergency Department at HUP (1st floor Silverstein Building on 34th Street).
For help with any on-campus emergency call Student Health Services 215.746.3535 or Campus Police 215.898.7297. From a campus phone dial 511.
Health Insurance
All full-time students are required to carry health insurance to cover services beyond those offered at the Student Health Service. Students may either enroll in the Penn insurance plan or carry insurance equivalent in coverage to the Penn plan. SHS maintains a website with information about health insurance. For further information, call the Student Health Insurance Office at 215.746.3535, or stop at the office located in 3535 Market St., Suite 100, Room B101.
Dental Care
The Dental Care Center is located at Robert Schattner Center, 240 South 40th Street where faculty from the Dental School provide care at fees comparable to private practice. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Call 215.898.4615 for an appointment. Other locations are also available. Dental care is not covered by the Student Health Service or the medical insurance plan. However, the University offers an optional dental insurance policy. For information on dental insurance see the Dental Care section of the Student Health Service website or call 215.746.3535. See the Dental Care Center website for further information.
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a wide range of services including: individual and group counseling and therapy, crisis intervention, structured workshops, psychological testing, medication reviews, and consultation. Students are seen by the staff, which consists of psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. In addition, psychology doctoral interns, psychiatric residents, psychology practicum students and social work field placement students supplement the professional staff. Services are without charge to Penn students. Discussions with students will be treated as private and confidential.
A walk-in emergency/urgency service is available every day from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Students can also schedule appointments by calling CAPS between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Following the first appointment, students may be scheduled for follow-up appointments. These follow-up appointments may be with the same staff member with whom the student had contact or the student might be assigned to another staff member, depending upon student preference. Counseling and Psychological Services can be found at 133 S. 36th Street (corner of 36th & Walnut Streets across the street from the Penn Bookstore) and online at http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/caps. The telephone number is 215.898.7021. For emergencies outside of business hours or during weekends, contact 215.349.5490 and ask for the clinician on call.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION
Identification Cards (PennCards)
The PennCard is a student’s general identification card and passport to University services and facilities. It can also be used to access Student Financial Services and acts as a “smart card”. The following are areas in which the card can be used:
Access to
• athletic events
• administrative and residence halls
• Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA)
• Library
• Morris Arboretum
Purchases at
• Bookstore
• Computer Connection
• Dining Services
• Recreation facilities
• Student Financial Services (SFS)
• Transit Services
• Wharton Reprographics
Additional Services
• Purchase of passport-type photos
• PennCash
• PennCard for Banking
Incoming first-year students do not need to apply for a PennCard. Once a digital photo is uploaded to Campus Express for the MBA Facebook, a copy of the photo is sent to the PennCard Center. The Center then creates a PennCard that is distributed to first-year students on the opening day of Pre-Term. Students with partners can apply for a card for a domestic partner or spouse. For more information about obtaining a PennCard or about Penn Cash and related services, visit the PennCard website or call 215.417.CARD. The PennCard center is located at 3451 Walnut Street, 150 Franklin Building. Regular Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.
SECURITY
Division of Public Safety
The Division of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for providing comprehensive safety and security services for all areas comprising the Penn Patrol Zone, which includes 30th Street to 43rd Street, on the east-west border, and Market Street to Baltimore Avenue, on the north-south border. The Division is comprised of seven departments that report to the Vice President for Public Safety, Maureen S. Rush, M.S., CPP: the Office of the Vice President, Penn Police Department, Fire & Emergency Services, PennComm Center (Communications Command-Control Center), Security & Technology Services, Special Services, and Finance & Administration. The Division employs a total of 175 fulltime staff, 116 of whom are sworn, armed Penn Police officers. DPS has 83 security officers, on foot and bike patrol, and over 500 Allied-Barton Public Safety officers who also provide motorist assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including jumpstarts, vehicle lockouts, and walking escort services to the Penn community. DPS also maintains a state-of-the-art security technology network of several hundred emergency phones, 86 pan-tilt-zoom closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, and hundreds of fixed CCTV cameras throughout campus. Electronic access control card readers, burglar and door alarms, sensors, and duress alarms installed in restrooms are the other key features of the security technology program located in Penn-owned buildings throughout campus.
Numbers to Know
General DPS Information:
• 215.898.7297
Emergencies:
• 511 (from on-campus phones)
• 215.573.3333 (from cell phones & off-campus phones)
• 911 (to reach Philadelphia Police for off-campus emergencies)
Special Services:
• 215.898.6600
Walking or Riding Escorts
The Division of Public Safety encourages all Penn faculty, students, and staff to utilize Walking and Riding escort services from uniformed security officers to get around campus. Escort services can be requested by calling:
• 215.898.WALK
• 215.898.RIDE
Register for UPennAlert
The UPennAlert Emergency Notification System enables fast and efficient dissemination of critical information during a major emergency. Should a major crisis occur, the University can send you an emergency notification through text messaging, voicemail and email through numerous devices such as cell phone, landline phones, and PDA’s. To register for UPennAlert, please go to: www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/UPennAlert.
ALUMNI NETWORK
Wharton Alumni Affairs is the central liaison between the Wharton School and its 84,000+ undergraduate and graduate alumni, working to strengthen the extended Wharton community through a network of activities and communications. Alumni Affairs also works in conjunction with the WGA Executive Directors for Alumni Affairs to create and enhance relationships between current students and the alumni community.
Alumni Affairs coordinates several events and activities of interest to current MBA students and:
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• Provides access to alumni resources, such as speakers, to the MBA student clubs.
• Works with class cohort alumni representatives to continue communications among cohort members after graduation.
• Supports the Student-Alumni Culture Committee of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
• Informs students of alumni activities through the Wharton Journal and Wharton Alumni Magazine.
• Coordinates a wide range of activities which include bringing faculty and alumni speakers to alumni clubs, planning Wharton Reunion Weekend and other MBA reunion activities, and helping to develop and serve Wharton’s alumni club network.
• Maintains the online alumni community WhartonConnect, a vehicle to keep alumni connected with one another and with the School through a password-protected directory, forums and discussion groups, club websites, event calendars and access to resources. All MBA students have access to the Online Community with their standard Wharton login information.
If you have any questions, need some assistance or want to get involved with the alumni network, contact the Alumni Affairs Office, 344 Vance Hall, 215.898.8478; email: alumni.affairs@wharton.upenn.edu.
Additional alumni information can be found on the Alumni Affairs website including: volunteer opportunities within the Alumni Network; request forms for Alumni Speakers; information about Wharton’s Regional and Affinity Alumni Clubs; a calendar of scheduled alumni events around the world; and the Wharton Alumni Magazine.
WHARTON POLICIES
Policies and Guidelines for Use of the Wharton Name and Logo*
* Note: These policies are subject to change. The most current and complete
policies and resources can be viewed online on the Wharton Standards website.
The Wharton School name and logo are legally registered trademarks of the University of Pennsylvania. Use is restricted by University policy and by U.S. and international trademark regulation. This helps to ensure against unauthorized or inappropriate use and to maintain the quality and integrity of products and programs associated with the School and identified with the Wharton name. Any use of the Wharton name and logo reflects upon the School’s brand. Branding consists of using the Wharton name and logo and following Wharton editorial policies and usage guidelines. Please reference the Wharton Standards website for Policies and Procedures, Guidelines, and Approval Process.